welcome to the smartBoxmaker workshops

  •  deep in the heart of the South Shropshire Hills, this is the home of smartware, the original and best premium quality box hardware. From here the finest box locks and hinges can be delivered to your door, wherever you are on planet earth

  •  it’s also where I run a range of courses for professionals and amateurs alike
updated 2025 course dates posted

new courses for 2025

Matt Estlea fits smartHinges 

Shaper Origin fits smartWare

click on the image below to experience the action of my smartLock … the one and only 1/4 turn, ‘live’ action box lock. Sound on!